Final Winners Revealed at DJ Awards 2025 in Ibiza
The independent ceremony at ROTO Club, Ibiza Town, brought together artists, industry leaders, and music lovers to recognise global talent and the continued evolution of the scene.
The 24th edition of the DJ Awards culminated in a night of celebration and recognition at ROTO Club in Ibiza Town, as the independent ceremony honoured outstanding contributions to electronic music over the past twelve months.
Supported by YouTube, Skiddle, and Suntory, the event reaffirmed its position as a truly inclusive and global platform, uniting artists, industry professionals, and devoted fans of electronic culture. The addition of new categories such as Balearic and Hard Dance/Bounce reflected the awards’ commitment to evolving alongside the scene.
In response to recent flooding in Ibiza, organisers confirmed that a portion of this year’s proceeds would be donated to the Spanish Red Cross (Creu Roja) to support recovery efforts across the island.
DJ Awards CEO Andy Grant commented: “It’s been incredible to see the DJ Awards come together once again for a second year since returning. This ceremony truly celebrates the heart of our culture — the artists who have inspired dance floors all around the world, and those in the industry who make it all happen. What makes it even more special is that these accolades come directly from the public’s votes, honouring the DJs who have genuinely moved the people and the dance floors this year.”
Publicly Voted Category Winners (2025):
- Afro: Kitty Amor
- Balearic: MINA
- Breakthrough: Franky Rizardo
- Drum & Bass: Chase & Status
- Garage / Bassline: Girls Don’t Sync
- Hard Dance / Bounce: Hannah Laing
- Hard Techno: Amelie Lens
- House: Kerri Chandler
- Latin House: Hugel
- Live Act: RÜFÜS DU SOL
- Newcomer: Olive F
- Progressive / Melodic: Miss Monique
- Tech House: Joseph Capriati
- Techno: Marco Faraone
- Trance: KI/KI
- International DJ: Solomun
Grand Jury Industry Awards (2025):
- Industry Executive of the Year: Yann Pissenem
- DJ Livestream of the Year: Yousuke Yukimatsu – Boiler Room
- Global Festival Award: UNUM Festival, Albania
- Eye On (2025 Spotlight: MENA): Soundstorm Festival
- Lifetime Achievement Award: Simon Dunmore
- Play It Back – Social Impact Award: Ibiza Preservation Fund
- What’s Hot Global: UNVRS
- Ibiza Icon (Posthumous): Alfredo
- Ibiza Party of the Summer: Solid Grooves
- Ibiza Track of the Summer: Toman – Verano En NY
This year’s ceremony reinforced the DJ Awards’ reputation as one of the most respected and representative celebrations of global electronic culture, blending heritage, community, and innovation from the heart of Ibiza.
